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FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

Glorious Gary Anderson revels in remarkable renaissance to take out Van Gerwen

Scotsman rolled back the years to reach his first quarter-final since 2022 at the expense of a toiling Michael van Gerwen

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Luke Humphries keen for improvement despite easing into World Darts Championship quarter-finals

Humphries, the 2024 champion, hit back after losing the first set to down Kevin Doets, while Gary Anderson beat Michael van Gerwen in a battle of the darts icons

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025

PDC World Championship Drama: Humphries Shaken but Through as Van Gerwen–Anderson Showdown Awaits

Luke Humphries was pushed to the brink at Alexandra Palace before holding firm, while Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson powered through to set up a blockbuster last-16 showdown.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025

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Michael Van Gerwen takes fresh swipe at Peter Wright after World Darts Championship exit

The three-time champion eased past William O’Connor 3-1, but rival Wright suffered a shock loss to Arno Merk, wrecking plans for another meeting between the old rivals

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Beau Greaves misses out on first World Championship win in loss to Daryl Gurney

Gurney wrapped up victory despite only winning 10 legs to Greaves’ 11.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Michael van Gerwen narrowly avoids joining huge day of shocks at World Championship

Kenyan debutant David Munyua created one of the biggest shocks in the history of the tournament by beating 18th seed Mike De Decker

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

Beau Greaves: ‘I started beating better players and the penny dropped: I can be good enough to do this full-time’

Back at the PDC world championship for the first time since 2022, the women’s world champion means business, she tells Jonathan Liew

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

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Michael van Gerwen fires Luke Littler World Darts Championship warning: 'He's lied'

Dutchman has had a wretched year but is searching for reprieve

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Michael van Gerwen: Luke Littler is lying if he says he doesn’t want to avoid me

WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: After a horrific 2025 on and off the oche, MvG returns to the World Darts Championship with something to prove, writes Luke Baker, but is adamant the sport’s biggest star is running scared of him

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Michael van Gerwen believes Luke Littler is fearful of him at World Championship

The Dutchman kicks off his campaign for a fourth world title against Mitsuhiko Tatsunami on Thursday night.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

World Darts Championship 2026 prize money: How much does the winner earn?

Luke Littler is the favourite to win the world title at Alexandra Palace on January 3

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Michael van Gerwen sets sights on World Championship after learning how to lose

The three-time champion won his last world title in 2019 and has finished as runner-up three times since

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and results as Luke Littler beats Gian van Veen in final

Teenager claims back-to-back titles at Alexandra Palace

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

World Darts Championship 2026 schedule and results as Luke Littler headlines quarter-finals at Ally Pally

A record 128 of the world’s best darts players contend for the world title at Alexandra Palace this year

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

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inkl · Dec 10, 2025

Who could hit a nine-darter at the upcoming PDC World Darts Championship?

Nothing captures attention in darts quite like a nine-dart finish. It’s the perfect leg, and for fans, broadcasters, and bookmakers, it’s the moment that sends engagement soaring. As we look toward the upcoming PDC World Darts Championship odds, the question becomes inevitable: who looks most likely to hit one this…

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

Michael van Gerwen: ‘Of course I love darts, but I love my kids much more’

The former world No 1 tells Donald McRae how a traumatic year has shaped him as a darts player and a father and insists he can recapture his glory days at the world championship

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

Luke Littler aiming for rare successful defence of his World Championship title

Littler became the youngest world champion when he beat Michael van Gerwen in the 2025 final and his star has only risen since.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025

When is the World Darts Championship draw? Littler, Humphries and more await opponents at Ally Pally

Everything you need to know as the draw for the World Darts Championship takes place ahead of the tournament starting on 11 December

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The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Luke Littler makes more darts history by becoming world number one

Luke Littler has become the youngest ever world number one in darts, making history at 18 years old. He secured the top ranking by defeating Danny Noppert in the semi-final of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton. Littler surpasses Michael van Gerwen, who previously held the record for the…

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Luke Humphries hits nine-darter to beat Michael Smith at Grand Slam of Darts

The world number one was in fine form in Wolverhampton.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Beau Greaves misses chance to beat Michael van Gerwen at Grand Slam of Darts

Van Gerwen swept in to take a 5-4 win in their Group G clash.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Luke Littler wins in straight sets despite historic Gian van Veen performance

Gian van Veen averaged a record-breaking 106.47 in the double-in, double-out format yet still lost in straight sets to an inspired Littler.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Michael van Gerwen beats Luke Littler to win first televised title in two years

The Dutchman got his hands on a first trophy in front of the cameras since he won this very competition in 2023 on home soil.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen win last-leg deciders in Amsterdam

Humphries claimed a 6-5 victory in Amsterdam and set up a last-16 meeting with Kevin Doets on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Michael Smith causes unwanted shock by not qualifying for World Matchplay

The former world darts champion could see his ranking drop even further after he was stunned by Thibault Tricole

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